Projects

GENOMIC AND PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420999

GENOMICS AND PROTEOMIC TECHNOLOGY FOR MICROBIAL PATHOGEN CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422609

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF FOOD SAFETY AND FUNCTION FOOD DEVELOPMENT BASED ON DAIRY AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422935

MOLECULAR SEROTYPING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCTING E. COLI (STEC) Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 415276

ENHANCEMENT OF MINORITY STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN FOOD SAFETY Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 419108

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

A high-throughput antibody-based microarray typing platform - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gehring, A.G., Barnett, C., Chu, T., Debroy, C., D'Souza, D., Eaker, S., Fratamico, P.M., Gillespie, B., Hedge, N., Jones, K., Lin, J., Oliver, S., Paoli, G., Perera, A., Uknalis, J. 2013. A high-throughput antibody-based microarray typing platform. Sensors. DOI: 10.3390/s130505737.

Rapid O serogroup identification of the six clinically relevant Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli by antibody microarray - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-Mar-13)

Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in putative ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and analysis of their growth under stress conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Ceruso, M., Pepe, T., Cortesi, M., Gunther, N.W., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in putative ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and analysis of their growth under stress conditions. Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology. 4(7):141-146.

Detection of non-O157 STEC in ground beef using the GeneDisc real-time PCR system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K. 2012. Detection of non-O157 STEC in ground beef using the GeneDisc real-time PCR system. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2012.00152.

Computational analysis of bacterial toxin MazF protein among probiotic strains and food-borne pathogens and potential applications of probiotic strains in food - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Oct-12)

Characterization and comparative analysis of a second thermonuclease in Staphylococcus aureus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Sep-12)

Effect of stress on non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli - (Review Article)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. Effect of stress on non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Journal of Food Protection. 75(12):2241-2250.

Influence of primer sequences and DNA extraction method on detection of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in ground beef by real-time PCR targeting the eae, stx, and serogroup-specific genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Jul-12)

Escherichia coli O157 and other Shiga toxin producting E. coli: detection by immunomagnetic particle-based assays - (Book / Chapter) - (01-Jun-12)

Isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145 from ground beef using modified rainbow agar and post-immunomagnetic separation acid treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tillman, G., Wasilenko, J.L., Simmons, M., Lauze, T., Miniocozzi, J., Oakley, B., Narang, N., Fratamico, P.M., Cray, W. 2012. Isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145 from ground beef using modified rainbow agar and post-immunomagnetic separation acid treatment. Journal of Food Protection. 75:1548-1554.

Advances in genomic- and proteomic-based methods to study food-borne pathogens - (Book / Chapter) - (25-Apr-12)

The effects of integrated treatment of UV light and low dose gamma radiation on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on grape tomatoes - (Abstract Only)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. The effects of integrated treatment of UV light and low dose gamma radiation on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on grape tomatoes [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection, July 22-25, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island. 1:1.

DNA sequence and analysis of a 90.1 kb virulence plasmid in shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145:NM 83-75 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yan, X., Fratamico, P.M., Needleman, D.S., Bayles, D.O. 2012. DNA sequence and analysis of a 90.1 kb virulence plasmid in shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145:NM 83-75. Plasmid Journal. 68:25-32.

Methods of detection and characterization of pathogenic Escherichia coli - (Book / Chapter)

Feng, P., Strockbine, N., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. Methods of detection and characterization of pathogenic Escherichia coli. In: Eds.UNESCO-EOLSS Joint Committee. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems. Oxford,UK: Eolss Publishers. Available: http://www.eolss.net.

Latex agglutination assays for detection and of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Medina, M.B., Shelver, W.L., Fratamico, P.M., Fortis, L., Narang, N., Cray, Jr., W., Esteban, E., Tillman, G., Debroy, C. 2012. Latex agglutination assays for detection and of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145. Journal of Food Protection. 75(5):819-826.

Application of ozonated dry ice (AligalTM Blue Ice) for packaging and transport in the food industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Juneja, V.K., Annous, B.A., Rasanayagam, V., Sundar, M., Braithwaite, D., Fisher, S. 2012. Application of ozonated dry ice (AligalTM Blue Ice) for packaging and transport in the food industry. Journal of Food Science. 77(5):M285-M291.

Application of ozonated dry ice (ALIGAL TM Blue Ice) for packaging and transport in the food industry - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jan-12)

Mathematical modeling of growth of non-O157 Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli in raw ground beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, L., Tu, S., Phillips, J.G., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. Mathematical modeling of growth of non-O157 Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli in raw ground beef. Journal of Food Science. 77(4)217-225.

Detection of O antigens in Escherichia coli - (Review Article)

Debroy, C., Roberts, E., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. Detection of O antigens in Escherichia coli. Animal Health Research Reviews. Cambridge University Press. England. 12(2):169-185.

Prevalence, distribution, and molecular characterization of Salmonella recovered from swine finishing herds and a slaughter facility in Santa Catarina, Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kich, J.D., Coldebella, A., Mores, N., Nogueira, M.G., Cardoso, M., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Cray, P.J., Luchansky, J.B. 2011. Prevalence, distribution, and molecular characterization of Salmonella recovered from swine finishing herds and a slaughter facility in Santa Catarina, Brazil. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 151(3):307-313.

Pathogenic Escherichia coli - (Book / Chapter) - (30-May-11)

Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli - (Book / Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L. 2012. Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. In: Yan, X., Juneja, V.K., Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L., editors. Omics Technologies and Microbial Modeling in Food-borne Pathogens. Lancaster, PA: DESTech Publishers. p. 17-41.

Omics, microbial modeling, and food safety information infrastructure: a food safety perspective - (Book / Chapter)

Yan, X., Juneja, V.K., Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L. 2012. Omics, microbial modeling, and food safety information infrastructure: a food safety perspective. In: Yan, X., Juneja, V., Fratamico, P., Smith, J., editors. Omics Technologies and Microbial Modeling in Food-borne Pathogens. Lancaster, PA: DESTech Publication. p. 3-16.

RFID technologies for imported foods inspection - (Book / Chapter)

Bai, L., Yan, X., Biswas, S., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. RFID technologies for imported foods inspection. In: Yan, X., Juneja, V., Fratamico, P., Smith, J., editors. Omics Technologies and Microbial Modeling in Food-borne Pathogens. Lancaster, PA: DEStech Publishers. p. 603-614.

Statistics of sampling for microbiological testing of foodborne pathogens - (Book / Chapter)

Ross, T., Fratamico, P.M., Jaykus, L., Zweitering, M. 2011. Statistics of sampling for microbiological testing of foodborne pathogens. In: Hoorfar, J., editor. Rapid Detection, Characterization, and Enumeration of Food-Borne Pathogens. Danvers, MA: ASM Press. p. 103-120.

A comparative genomics approach for biomarker candidate discovery among shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-11)

Effects of polyphosphate additives on the pH of processed chicken exudates and the survival of Campylobacter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gunther, N.W., He, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2011. Effects of polyphosphate additives on the pH of processed chicken exudates and the survival of Campylobacter. Journal of Food Protection. 74:1735-1740.

Comprehensive approaches for molecular biomarker discovery for the detection and identification of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii), Salmonella, and other foodborne pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yan, X., Gurtler, J., Fratamico, P.M., Hu, J., Gunther, N.W., Juneja, V.K., Huang, L. 2011. Comprehensive approaches for molecular biomarker discovery for the detection and identification of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii), Salmonella, and other foodborne pathogens. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:1833-1843.

Detection by multiplex real-time PCR assays and isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145 in ground beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Cray Jr, W.C., Narang, N., Medina, M.B., Liu, Y. 2011. Detection by multiplex real-time PCR assays and isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145 in ground beef. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. DOI: 10.1089=fpd.2010.0773.

Rapid detection, characterization, and enrumeration of food-borne pathogens - (Book / Chapter)

Goodridge, L.D., Fratamico, P.M., Christensen, L.S., Hoorfar, J., Griffiths, M., Carter, M., Bhunia, A.K., O'Kennedy, R. 2011. Rapid detection, characterization, and enrumeration of food-borne pathogens. In: Hoorfar, J., editor. Detection Technologies:strengths and shortcomings. Washington, D.C.: ASM Press. p. 15-45.

Differential gene expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground beef extract compared to tryptic soy broth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X., Li, Y. 2011. Differential gene expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground beef extract compared to tryptic soy broth. Journal of Food Science. 76:79-87.

Eavesdropping by bacteria: the role of SdiA in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium quorum sensing - (Review Article)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X. 2011. Eavesdropping by bacteria: the role of SdiA in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium quorum sensing. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8:169-178.

The complete DNA sequence and analysis of the virulence plasmid and of five additional plasmids carried by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26:H11 strain H30 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X., Caprioli, A., Esposito, G., Needleman, D.S., Pepe, T., Tozzoli, R., Cortesi, M.L., Morabito, S. 2011. The complete DNA sequence and analysis of the virulence plasmid and of five additional plasmids carried by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26:H11 strain H30. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 301:192-203.

Evaluation of TA10 Broth for Recovery of Heat- and Freeze-Injured Salmonella from Beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kamisaki-Horikoshi, M., Okada, Y., Takeshita, K., Sameshima, T., Kawasaki, S., Kawamoto, S., Fratamico, P.M. 2011. Evaluation of TA10 Broth for Recovery of Heat- and Freeze-Injured Salmonella from Beef. Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC International. 94:857-862.

Development of a multiplex PCR detection kit for Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Review Article)

Kawasaki, S., Fratamico, P.M., Horikoshi, N., Okada, Y., Takeshita, K., Sameshima, T., Kawamoto, S. 2011. Development of a multiplex PCR detection kit for Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly. 45:77-81.

From ontology selection and semantic web to the integrated information system of food-borne diseases and food safety - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yan, X., Peng, Y., Meng, J., Rusante, J., Fratamico, P.M., Huang, L., Juneja, V.K., Needleman, D.S. 2011. From ontology selection and semantic web to the integrated information system of food-borne diseases and food safety. Software Tools and Algorithms for Biological Systems. 26-34.

Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in food using real-time multiplex PCR assays targeting the stx1, stx2, wzyo157, and the fliCh7 or eae genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C. 2010. Detection of Escherichia coli O157H7 in food using real-time multiplex PCR assays targeting the stx1, stx2, wzyo157, and the fliCh7 or eae genes. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. 3:330-337.

Detection of E. coli O157:H7 in Food Using Real-Time Multiplex PCR Assays Targeting the stx1, stx2, wzy, and the fliCh7 or eae Genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C. 2010. Detection of E. coli O157:H7 in Food Using Real-Time Multiplex PCR Assays Targeting the stx1, stx2, wzy, and the fliCh7 or eae Genes. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. 3:330-337.

Fluoroquinolone resistance in Campylobacter - (Review Article)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M. 2010. Fluoroquinolone resistance in Campylobacter. Journal of Food Protection. 73(6):1141-1152.

Improved efficiency in amplification of Escherichia coli o-antigen gene clusters using genome-wide sequence comparison - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-10)

Escherichia coli serogroup O2 and O28ac O-antigen gene cluster sequences and detection of pathogenic E. coli O2 and O28ac by PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X., Debroy, C., Bryne, B., Monaghan, A., Liu, Y., Bolton, D., Fanning, S. 2010. Escherichia coli serogroup O2 and O28ac O-antigen gene cluster sequences and detection of pathogenic E. coli O2 and O28ac by PCR. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 56:308-316.

Multiplex real-time PCR assay for the specific detection and quantification of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground pork samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kawasaki, S., Fratamico, P.M., Horikoshi, N., Okada, Y., Takeshita, K., Sameshima, T., Kawamoto, S. 2010. Multiplex real-time PCR assay for the specific detection and quantification of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground pork samples. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 7(5):549-554.

Microbial profiling, neural network and semantic web: an integrated information system for human pathogen risk management, prevention and surveillance in food safety - (Proceedings)

Yan, X., Peng, Y., Meng, J., Ruzante, J., Fratamico, P.M., Huang, L., Juneja, V.K. 2009. Microbial profiling, neural network and semantic web: an integrated information system for human pathogen risk management, prevention and surveillance in food safety. International Conference on Predictive Modeling in Foods. 1:11-12.

Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli: detection and characterization - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M. 2009. Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli: detection and characterization. Meeting Abstract. p. 39-44.

Biofilms in fresh fruit and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)

Annous, B.A., Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., and Solomon, E.B. 2009. Biofilms in fresh fruit and vegetables. In: Fratamico, P.M., Annous, B.A., Gunther N.W. IV, editors. Biofilms in the food and beverage industries. 1st edition. Boca Raton, FL: Woodhead Publishing Limited and CRC Press LLC. p. 517-535.

Comparison of the H7 latex agglutination test with a fliCh7 real-time PCR assay for confirmation of the H type of Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narang, N., Fratamico, P.M., Tilman, G., Pupedis, K., Cray Jr, W.C. 2009. Comparison of the H7 latex agglutination test with a fliCh7 real-time PCR assay for confirmation of the H type of Escherichia coli O157:H7. Journal of Food Protection. 72(10):2195-2197.

MicroBQs: a centralized database for use in studying bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing - (Book / Chapter)

Yan, X., Gui, J., Fratamico, P.M. 2009. MicroBQs: a centralized database for use in studying bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing. Book Chapter. Oxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd. p. 152-166. Biofilms in the Food and Beverage Industries, P.M. Fratamico, B.A. Annous, and N.W. Gunther (Ed.)

Concluding perspectives of sequelae and long-term consequences of infectious diseases - what's next? - (Book / Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L., Brogden, K.A. 2009. Concluding perspectives of sequelae and long-term consequences of infectious diseases - what's next?. In: Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L., Brogden, K.A., editors. Sequelae and Long-Term Consequences of Infectious Diseases. Washington, DC: ASM Press. p. 487-493.

DETECTION OF CAMPYLOBACTER FROM POULTRY CARCASSES AT SLAUGHTER AND DIFFERENTIATION OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI AND CAMPYLOBACTER COLI BY MULTIPLEX PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pepe, T., Dominicis, R., Esposito, G., Demarco, I., Fratamico, P.M., Cortesi, M.L. 2009. DETECTION OF CAMPYLOBACTER FROM POULTRY CARCASSES AT SLAUGHTER AND DIFFERENTIATION OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI AND CAMPYLOBACTER COLI BY MULTIPLEX PCR. Journal of Food Protection. 72(8):1718-1721.

Molecular mechanisms involved in biofilm formation by food-associated bacteria - (Book / Chapter)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., Uhlich, G.A. 2009. Molecular mechanisms involved in biofilm formation by food-associated bacteria. Book Chapter. In: Fratamico, P.M., Annous, B.A., Gunther, N.W., editors. Biofilms in the Food and Beverage Industries. Oxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing, Ltd. p. 42-98.

PCR Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O145 in Food by Targeting Genes in the E. coli O145 O-Antigen Gene Cluster and the Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2 Genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Miyamoto, T., Liu, Y. 2009. PCR Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O145 in Food by Targeting Genes in the E. coli O145 O-Antigen Gene Cluster and the Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2 Genes. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(5):605-611.

PCR detection and microbiological isolation of Salmonella spp. from bovine meat and cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gallegos-Robles, M., Morales-Loredo, A., Alvarez-Ojeda, G., Osuna-Garcia, J., Martinez, I.O., Ramos-Morales, L.H., Fratamico, P.M. 2009. Pcr detection and microbiological isolation of Salmonella spp. from bovine meat and cantaloupe. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 74(Nrl):M37-M40.

Quorum Sensing in Biofilms: Why Bacteria Behave the Way They Do - (Review Article)

Annous, B.A., Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L. 2009. Quorum Sensing in Biofilms: Why Bacteria Behave the Way They Do. Journal of Food Science. 74(1):R24-R37.

Evaluation of a multiplex PCR system for simultaneous detection of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in foods and in food subjected to freezing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kawasaski, S., Fratamico, P.M., Horikoshi, N., Okada, Y., Takeshita, K., Sameshima, T., Kawamoto, S. 2009. Evaluation of a multiplex PCR system for simultaneous detection of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in foods and in food subjected to freezing. Foodborne Pathogens & Disease. 6(1):81-89.

Sequencing of the Escherichia coli O22 O Antigen Gene Cluster and Detection of E. coli Serogroups O22 and O91 by Multiplex PCR Assays Targeting Virulence Genes and the wzy Gene in the Respective O-Antigen Gene Clusters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Liu, Y., Debroy, C. 2009. Sequencing of the Escherichia coli O22 O Antigen Gene Cluster and Detection of E. coli Serogroups O22 and O91 by Multiplex PCR Assays Targeting Virulence Genes and the wzy Gene in the Respective O-Antigen Gene Clusters. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. 2:169-179.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI STRAINS ISOLATED FROM SWINE FECES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Bhagwat, A.A., Injaian, L., Cray, P.J. 2008. Characterization of shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli strains isolated from swine feces. Journal of Food Protection. 5(6):827-838.

The Application of “Omics” Technologies for Food Safety Research - (Other)

Fratamico, P.M. 2008. The Application of “Omics” Technologies for Food Safety Research. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 5. 369-370

Identification of Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Cantaloupe and Chile Pepper Production Systems in Mexico by PCR-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gallegos-Robles, M., Loredo, A., Ojeda, G., Vega, A., Chew, Y., Velarde, S., Fratamico, P.M. 2008. Identification of Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Cantaloupe and Chile Pepper Production Systems in Mexico by PCR-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism. Journal of Food Protection. 71(11):2217-2222.

Diseases with Long Term Consequences in Search of a Microbial Agent - (Book / Chapter)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M. 2009. Diseases with Long Term Consequences in Search of a Microbial Agent. In: Sequelae and Long-Term Consequences of Infectious Diseases. P.M. Fratamico, J.L. Smith, and Ka.A. Brogden (Ed.) Washington, D.C.: ASM Press. p. 459-475.

DNA SEQUENCING, ANALYSIS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF SEROGROUP-SPECIFIC GENES IN THE ESCHERICHIA COLI O28AC AND O118 O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Bumbaugh, A., Allen, J. 2008. DNA SEQUENCING, ANALYSIS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF SEROGROUP-SPECIFIC GENES IN THE ESCHERICHIA COLI O28AC AND O118 O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTERS. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 5(4):449-457.

Animal and Environmental Impact on the Presence and Distribution of Salmonella spp. in Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orozco, L., Iturriaga, M., Tamplin, M., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Escartin, E. 2008. Animal and Environmental Impact on the Presence and Distribution of Salmonella spp. in Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouses. Journal of Food Protection. 71(4):676-683.

Characterization of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli associated with two multi-state foodborne outbreaks in 2006 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uhlich, G.A., Sinclair, J.R., Warren, N.G., Chmielecki, W.A., Fratamico, P.M. 2008. Characterization of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli associated with two multi-state foodborne outbreaks in 2006. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74:1268-1272.

Campylobacter: stress responses and biofilm formation - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Gunther, N.W., Bagi, L.K. 2007. Campylobacter: stress responses and biofilm formation. Meeting Abstract.

SOCIETY FOR GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY M - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M. 2007. Society for general microbiology m. Meeting Abstract. P.31.

APPLICATIONS OF THE POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) FOR DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND TYPING OF FOOD-BORNE MICROORGANISMS - (Book / Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Kawasaki, S. 2007. Applications of the polymerase chain reaction (pcr) for detection, identification, and typing of food-borne microorganisms. CRC Press, New York. Microbial Food Contamination, C.Wilson 9ed.) 2nd edition. p.213-254

EXTRAINTESTINAL PATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI (EXPEC) - (Review Article)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., Gunther, N.W. 2007. Extraintestinal pathogenic escherichia coli (expec). Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. Vol.4(2):134-163

Molecular Characterization of the Escherichia coli Serogroup O117, O126, and O146 O Antigen Gene Clusters and Development of PCR Assays Targeting Serogroup O117-, O126-, and O146-Specific DNA Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Debroy, C., Fratamico, P.M. 2007. Molecular Characterization of the Escherichia coli Serogroup O117, O126, and O146 O Antigen Gene Clusters and Development of PCR Assays Targeting Serogroup O117-, O126-, and O146-Specific DNA Sequences. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 21:295-302.

COMPARISON OF METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF COLD-AND FREEZE-STRESSED ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN RAW GROUND BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K. 2007. Comparison of methods for detection and isolation of cold-and freeze-stressed escherichia coli o157:h7 in raw ground beef. Journal of Food Protection. Vol.70(7):1663-1669.

TESTING OF SWINE FECES OBTAINED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM'S SWINE 2000 STUDY FOR THE PRESENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Feder, I.E., Gray, J.T., Pearce, R., Fratamico, P.M., Bush, E., Porto, A., Wallace, F.M., Cray, P.J., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Testing of swine feces obtained through the national animal health monitoring system's swine 2000 study for the presence of escherichia coli 0157:h7. Journal of Food Protection. Vol. 70(6):1489-1492.

Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Associated with Muscle Foods - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M. 2007. Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Associated with Muscle Foods. Meeting Abstract. P.195.02.

Bacterial quorum sensing and biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M. Bacterial quorum sensing and biofilm formation. Meeting Abstract. 041-01.

Applications of omics for food safety and security - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Applications of omics for food safety and security. Meeting Abstract. International Association for Food Protection. S19.

Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in food using a real-time multiplex PCR assay - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C. 2007. Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in food using a real-time multiplex PCR assay. Abstract. Internatinal Association for Food Protection. P3-69.

COMPLETE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES OF 84.5-KB AND 3.2-KB PLASMIDS IN THE MULTI-ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM U302 STRAIN G8430 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, C., Nace, G., Solow, B., Fratamico, P.M. 2007. Complete nucleotide sequences of 84.5-kb and 3.2-kb plasmids in the multi-antibiotic resistant salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium u302 strain g8430. Plasmid. 57:29-53.

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION ON TOMATOES GROWN IN HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSES - (Abstract Only)

Orozco, L.R., Tamplin, M.L., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Escartin, E. 2006. Potential sources of salmonella contamination on tomatoes grown in hydroponic greenhouses. [Abstract] International Association for Food Protection's Annual Meeting P4-11. pg. 158.

ESCHERICHIA COLI O ANTIGEN TYPING USING DNA MICROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2006. Escherichia coli o antigen typing using dna microarrays. {Abstract}. International Association of Food Protection. P3-54.

PREVALENCE AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF SALMONELLA ISOLATES RECOVERED FROM FINISHING PIG HERDS AND SLAUGHTER FACILITIES IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL - (Abstract Only)

Kich, J., Coldebella, A., Mores, N., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Cray, P.J. 2006. Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of salmonella isolates recovered from finishing pig herds and slaughter facilities in southern brazil. {Abstract}. International Association of Food Protection. P2-10. p. 117.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI STRAINS ISOLATED FROM SWINE FECES - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Cray, P.J., Bhagwat, A.A. 2006. Characterization of shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli strains isolated from swine feces. {Abstract}. International Association of Food Protection. P1-47.

E. COLI O ANTIGEN TYPING USING DNA MICROARRAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2006. E. coli o antigen typing using dna microarrays. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 2006. 20:239-244.

CHARACTERIZATION, TYPING, AND DETECTION OF PATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Uhlich, G.A., Liu, Y. 2005. Characterization, typing, and detection of pathogenic escherichia coli. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.

DETECTION OF ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC ESCHERICHIA COLI 0145 BY PCR TARGETING GENES IN THE E. COLI 0145 ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTER AND THE SHIGA TOXIN 1 AND SHIGA TOXIN 2 GENES - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Miyamoto, T., Liu, Y. 2005. Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli 0145 by PCR Targeting Genes in the E. Coli 0145 Antigen Gene Cluster and the Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2 Genes. Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Abstract. Paper # P-611.

DNA SEQUENCE OF THE ESCHERICHIA COLI O103 O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTER AND DETECTION OF ENTEROHEMORRAGIC E. COLI O103 BY PCR AMPLIFICATION OF THE WZX AND WZY GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Chen, C. 2005. Dna sequence of the escherichia coli o103 o antigen gene cluster and detection of enterohemorragic e. coli o103 by pcr amplification of the wzx and wzy genes. Canadian Journal of Microbiology.

PCR ASSAYS FOR DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI SEROGROUPS O45 AND O55 TARGETING THE WZX AND WZY GENES IN THE O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Debroy, C., Fratamico, P.M., Briggs, C.E., Kundrat, J., Roberts, E., Liu, Y., Davis, M. 2005. Pcr assays for detection and identification of Escherichia coli serogroups O45 and O55 targeting the wzx and wzy genes in the O antigen gene clusters. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. v. 71. p. 4919-4924.

DETECTING PATHOGENS IN CATTLE AND MEAT - (Book / Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Gehring, A.G., Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S. 2005. Detecting pathogens in cattle and meat. Book Chapter. Improving the Safety of Fresh Meat, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Cambridge, UK pg:25-55

REAL-TIME PCR - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M. 2005. Real-time pcr. Food Protection Trends. 25:44-46.

MOLECULAR APPROACHES FOR DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ANALYSIS OF FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS - (Book / Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Bayles, D.O. 2005. Molecular approaches for detection, identification, and analysis of food-borne pathogens. Book Chapter. Foodborne Pathogens: Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Caister Academic Press, Norfolk, Virginia. pg. 1-13.

DIARRHEA-INDUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Book / Chapter)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M. 2005. Diarrhea-inducing escherichia coli. Book Chapter. Caister Academic Press, Norfolk, UK p. 357-382.

LOOK WHAT'S COMING DOWN THE ROAD: POTENTIAL FOOD BORNE PATHOGENS - (Book / Chapter)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M. 2005. Look what's coming down the road: potential food borne pathogens. Book Chapter. Foodborne Pathogens: Microbiology & Molecular Biology, Caister Academic Press, Norfolk, UK

NUCLEIC ACID-BASED METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Liu, Y., Miyamoto, T. 2004. Nucleic acid-based methods for detection and analysis of foodborne pathogens. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 348-353.

PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI IN SWINE FECES RECOVERED IN THE NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM'S SWINE 2000 STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Bush, E.J., Solow, B.T. 2004. Prevalence and characterization of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in swine feces recovered in the national animal health monitoring system's swine 2000 study. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. v.70. P. 12.

NUCLEIC ACID-BASED DIAGNOSTIC METHODOLOGIES - (Book / Chapter)

Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Nucleic acid-based diagnostic methodologies. Book Chapter. Paper No. 6-TECH.

NUCLEIC ACID-BASED METHODS FOR DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Nucleic acid-based methods for detection and characterization of food-borne pathogens. River Falls Food Microbiology Symposium. Abstract. Paper # 14.

NUCLEIC ACID-BASED DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Nucleic acid-based diagnostic methods. Meeting Abstract. P.AGFD168.

COMPROMISED HUMAN HEALTH AND THE INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE DISEASE - (Abstract Only)

Smith, J.L., Tamplin, M.L., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Compromised human health and the increased risk of foodborne disease. Meeting Abstract. P.19.

ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Book / Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L. 2005. Escherichia coli. In Foodborne Infections and Intoxications. D.O. Cliver and H. Reimann (ed.), Academic Press, New York.p. 205-258.

FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS: MICROBIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Fratamico, P.M., Tamplin, M.L., Smith, J.L. 2004. Food-borne pathogens and at-risk populations: microbiological considerations. Meeting Abstract. P.7

QUORUM SENSING: A PRIMER FOR FOOD MICROBIOLOGISTS - (Review Article)

Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., Novak, J.S. 2003. Quorum sensing: a primer for food microbiologists. Journal Of Food Protection. 67(5):1053-1070.

QUORUM SENSING AND FOOD SAFETY - (Abstract Only)

Novak, J.S., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Quorum sensing and food safety. Meeting Abstract. S-11.

DETECTION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI SEROTYPES 026 AND 0113 BY PCR AMPLIFICATION OF THE WZX AND WZY GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Debroy, C., Roberts, E., Kundrat, J., Davis, M.A., Briggs, C.E., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Detection of escherichia coli serotypes 026 and 0113 by pcr amplification of the wzx and wzy genes. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2004. v. 70(3):1830-1832.

AN EVALUATION OF ASCORBIC ACID AS A QUORUM SENSING ANALOGUE TO CONTROL GROWTH, SPORULATION, AND ENTEROTOXIN PRODUCTION IN CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novak, J.S., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. An evaluation of ascorbic acid as a quorum sensing analogue to control growth, sporulation, and enterotoxin production in clostridium perfringens. Applied And Environmental Microbiology. Vol. 69. Nr. 3. 2004. p.72-78.

DETECTION OF PATHOGENS IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Annous, B.A. 2003. Detection of pathogens in fruits and vegetables. NFRI, Japan Meeting Abstract.

DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Briggs, C.E., Debroy, C. 2003. Detection and characterization of pathogenic escherichia coli. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 92-98.

REAL-TIME PCR - (Abstract Only)

FRATAMICO, P.M. REAL-TIME PCR. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.

DETECTION OF FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS BY REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION ASSAYS - (Abstract Only)

FRATAMICO, P.M. DETECTION OF FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS BY REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION ASSAYS. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.

CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO PLASMIDS THAT POSSESS ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE GENES IN SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM U302 STRAIN G8430 - (Abstract Only)

CHEN, C., NACE JR, G.W., BRIGGS, C.E., SOLOW, B., FRATAMICO, P.M. CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO PLASMIDS THAT POSSESS ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE GENES IN SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM U302 STRAIN G8430. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.

COMPARISON OF CULTURE, POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR), TAQMAN SALMONELLA, AND TRANSIA CARD SALMONELLA ASSAYS FOR DETECTION OF SALMONELLA SPP. IN NATURALLY-CONTAMINATED GROUND CHICKEN, GROUND TURKEY, AND GROUND BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fratamico, P.M. 2003. Comparison of culture, polymerase chain reaction (pcr), taqman salmonella, and transia card salmonella assays for detection of salmonella spp. in naturally-contaminated ground chicken, ground turkey, and ground beef. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 17(5):215-221.

SEQUENCE OF THE ESCHERICHIA COLI O121 O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTER AND DETECTION OF E. COLI O121 BY PCR AMPLIFICATION OF THE WZX AND WZY GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FRATAMICO, P.M., BRIGGS, C.E., NEEDLE, D., CHEN, C., DEBROY, C. Sequence of the Escherichia coli O121 O antigen gene cluster and detection of E. coli O121 by PCR amplification of the wzx and wzy genes. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY. Vol. 41. No. 7. pg. 3379-3383.

COMPARISON OF METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF COLD-STRESSED ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN RAW GROUND BEEF - (Abstract Only)

FRATAMICO, P.M., BAGI, L.K. COMPARISON OF METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF COLD-STRESSED ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN RAW GROUND BEEF. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.

TOLERANCE TO STRESS AND ABILITY OF ACID-ADAPTED AND NON-ACID-ADAPTED SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM DT104 TO INVADE AND SURVIVE IN MAMMALIAN CELLS IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jan-03)

PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI IN SWINE FECES BASED ON THE NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM'S SWINE 2000 STUDY - (Abstract Only)

FRATAMICO, P.M., BAGI, L.K., BUSH, E. PREVALENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI IN SWINE FECES BASED ON THE NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM'S SWINE 2000 STUDY. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON VIABILITY OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI AND CAMPYLOBACTER COLI ON CHICKEN AND PORK SKINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOLOW, B.T., CLOAK, O.M., FRATAMICO, P.M. EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON VIABILITY OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI AND CAMPYLOBACTER COLI ON CHICKEN AND PORK SKINS. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. Vol. 66, No. 11, 2003, Pages 2023-2031

THE ISOLATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7 FROM INTACT COLON SAMPLES OF SWINE AT A SWINE SLAUGHTER FACILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FEDER, I.E., WALLACE, F.M., GRAY, J.T., FRATAMICO, P.M., CRAY, P.J., PEARCE, R., CALL, J.E., PERRINE, R., LUCHANSKY, J.B. THE ISOLATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7 FROM INTACT COLON SAMPLES OF SWINE AT A SWINE SLAUGHTER FACILITY. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2003. vol. 9. No. 3.

CAMPYLOBACTER: STRESS RESPONSES IN FOOOD ENVIRONMENTS AND DETECTION. - (Abstract Only)

FRATAMICO, P.M., BHADURI, S., SOLOW, B., CLOAK, O. CAMPYLOBACTER: STRESS RESPONSES IN FOOOD ENVIRONMENTS AND DETECTION. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2002.

NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM SWINE 2000: A SURVEILLANCE STUDY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157 IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Feder, I.E., Gray, J.T., Pearce, R., Bush, E., Fratamico, P.M., Wallace, F.M., Cray, P.J., Perrine, R., Dudley, R.L., Luchansky, J.B. 2002. National animal health monitoring system swine 2000: a surveillance study of escherichia coli 0157 in swine. International Association for Food Protection. P. 87. P120.

BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES - (Book / Chapter)

FRATAMICO, P.M., SMITH, J.L., BUCHANAN, R.L. BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES. BOOK CHAPTER. 2002. Academic Press. p. 79-101.

BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES - (Book / Chapter)

FRATAMICO, P.M., SMITH, J.L., BUCHANAN, R.L. BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES. BOOK CHAPTER. 2002. Academic Press. p. 79-101.

BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES - (Book / Chapter)

FRATAMICO, P.M., SMITH, J.L., BUCHANAN, R.L. BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES. BOOK CHAPTER. 2002. Academic Press. p. 79-101.

BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES - (Book / Chapter)

FRATAMICO, P.M., SMITH, J.L., BUCHANAN, R.L. BOOK CHAPTER: FOODBORNE DISEASES. BOOK CHAPTER. 2002. Academic Press. p. 79-101.

METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH SWINE - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Bhaduri, S., Bush, E.J. 2001. Methods for detection and isolation of bacterial pathogens associated with swine. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 41-47.

METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH SWINE - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Bhaduri, S., Bush, E.J. 2001. Methods for detection and isolation of bacterial pathogens associated with swine. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 41-47.

METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH SWINE - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Bhaduri, S., Bush, E.J. 2001. Methods for detection and isolation of bacterial pathogens associated with swine. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 41-47.

METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH SWINE - (Proceedings)

Fratamico, P.M., Bhaduri, S., Bush, E.J. 2001. Methods for detection and isolation of bacterial pathogens associated with swine. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 41-47.

FATE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI ON FRESH CUT APPLE TISSUE AND ITS TRANSMISSION BY FRUIT FLIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Oct-98)

DETECTION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 BY MULTIPLEX POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-May-95)

FACTORS INVOLVED IN THE EMERGENCE/RECOGNITION AND MAINTENANCE OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Review Article) - (30-Apr-95)